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Mt. Cuba Center—Native Plants and Gardening Workshops
Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd, HockessinUptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West ChesterBattle at Chadds Ford—Historic Chadds Ford Days
Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 N. Creek Rd., Chadds FordUpper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
Township Building Park 175 W. Valley Forge Rd, King of PrussiaChester County History Center—Plagues and Pestilence: A Walking Tour
Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West ChesterWeek of Events
Bird-in-Hand Stage
Apr. 3–Aug. 2, “The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie’s Biscuits.” Apr. 12–Oct. 18, Ryan & Friends: Lifetime of Laughter. 2760 #A Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand. Times and tickets, 717-768-1568; Bird-In-Hand.com/Stage.
Festival of Fountains at Longwood
Revisit nature and revel in brilliant blooms to stunning vistas from the Conservatory Overlook as you watch dancing fountains. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Thurs–Sat, 9:15 pm. $18–$25. 610-388-1000; LongwoodGardens.org.
Brandywine Museum of Art
Through June 15, “Andrew Wyeth: Human Nature.” Through July 13, “Tell me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund.” Through Sept. 7, “This Earthen Door: Nature as Muse and Material.” Through Sept. 28, “Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth.” 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds […]
Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport
Gather your family or closest friends and visit the 12 inspiring attractions across Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley. With the Passport you can explore at your own pace or spread your visits across the entire spring, summer and fall. For tickets, VisitWilmingtonDE.com/Passport.
Delaware Art Museum
“Warm Room: Photographs from Historic Greenhouses by Peter A. Moriarty,” historic greenhouses worldwide, capturing their light-filled architecture in gelatin-silver prints. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Wed–Sun, 10 to 4. $14–$25. DelArt.org.
Mt. Cuba Center—Native Plants and Gardening Workshops
Their mission is to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the habitats that sustain them. Register at MtCubaCenter.org.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Sept. 4, Better than Bacon; Sept. 5, ’90s Rockfest; Sept. 11, The Laugh Lounge; Sept. 12, Portrait of Aretha; Sept. 18, Jazz Cocktail Hour; Oct. 4, New York’s Finest: A Tribute to Sting & the Police. 226 N. High St., West Chester. Times and tickets, UptownWestChester.org.
At The Grand in Wilmington
Sept. 4, The Music of ABBA; Sept. 7, George Thorogood and the Destroyers; Sept. 10, Celtic Thunder; Sept. 13, Motown Magic; Sept. 14, Trombone Shorty; Sept. 19, The Ultimate Tribute to the Bee Gees; Sept. 20, An Evening with Cowboy Junkies; Sept. 24, Ana Popovic; Sept. 27, Damon Williams; Oct. 3, Violent Femmes; Oct. 5, […]
American Music Theatre
Sept. 5, Gabby Barrett with special guest Payton Smith; Sept. 6, Get the Led Out; Sept. 7, The Malpass Brothers and Wilson Fairchild; Sept. 11, The Nelsons; Sept. 14, Celtic Thunder: An Intimate Evening; Sept. 15, ZZ Top; Sept. 18, Clint Black: Back on the Blacktop Tour; Sept. 19, The Texas Tenors; Sept. 21, The […]
The Keswick Theatre
Sept. 8, Mad! Tour–Sparks; Sept. 9, The Watekeswickrboys; Sept. 10, 10CC; Sept. 13, Tom Petty Tribute: The Breakers; Sept. 18, CoComelon Sing-A-Long Live; Sept. 20, An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer; Sept. 25, Shaun Cassidy; Sept. 26, Mo’Nique & Friends; Sept. 28, Steve Hofstetter. 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. Times and tickets, KeswickTheatre.com.
“Driving Miss Daisy” at Fulton Theatre
A warm-hearted study of the relationship between an aging white Southern lady and a proud, soft-spoken Black man. 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-397-7425; TheFulton.org.
Open-Air Market in West Chester
Four blocks of Gay Street (from Matlack to Darlington Street) are closed to vehicles so everyone can enjoy al fresco dining and shopping. Gay Street will be shut down for the Open-Air Market every weekend (Fri morning through Mon morning). DowntownWestChester.com.
Phoenixville Inside Out
Dine outside or enjoy a drink with friends, explore the boutiques and retail stores or take in a show. Road closed on 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St. from 4 pm Fri through 7 am Mon. Fri, 4 to 10; Sat–Sun, 7 am to 10 pm. PhoenixvilleFirst.org.
Battle at Chadds Ford—Historic Chadds Ford Days
Take a historical journey back to September 11, 1777, when the British army engaged Washington’s troops at Chad’s Ford. Two timed skirmishes and a firing demo will take place each day with reenactors and demonstrators. Live music, food and beverages available. 1736 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. Sat, 10 to 5; Sun, 10 to 4. $5–$10. […]
Upper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
Sept. 13, Mdou Moctar; Sept. 14, Robert Randolph. Township Bldg. Park, 175 W. Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia. 7 pm. Visit website for tickets and more. UMTownship.org.
“Ragtime” at The Candlelight Theatre
Three uniquely American tales are woven together and united by their shared belief in the promise of the future. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
A cast of hundreds fill the shire. Visit the website for themed weekends such as Fairies and Fantasy and Pyrate Invasion Weekends. Mt. Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim. Sat–Sun, 11 to 8. $22–$38. PARenFaire.com.
SALT Performing Arts Presents “The SpongeBob Musical”
Based on the animated series, featuring irresistible characters and magical music. Bring canned pineapple for the Chester County Food Bank. 1645 Art School Rd., Chester Springs. Times and tickets, SALTPA.com.
“The Unexpected 3rd” at People’s Light
Award-winning theater artist Kathryn Grody explores a surreal, devastating and hilarious potpourri of self-discoveries at 75 years young. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, PeoplesLight.org.
“Spinner” at Delaware Theatre
A new play based on the true story of NHL player Brian “Spinner” Spencer. It’s a powerful tale of sacrifice, family and the lengths he went to to make his dreams a reality. 200 Water St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, DelawareTheatre.org.
Dining Under the Stars in Media
Stroll. Shop. Dine. Restaurants set up tables on State Street, which is closed from Jackson to Orange, for this summer-long outdoor dining event. Check VisitMediaPA.com for participating restaurants.
Wellington Square Bookshop
Classics Book Club: Sept. 3, “Catch-22” by Joseph Heller, 2 pm. NonFiction Book Group: Sept. 11, “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon” by Michael Lewis, 7 pm. Fiction Book Group: Sept. 17 & 18, “Jackie” by Dawn Tripp, Wed, 2 pm; Thurs, 2 & 7 pm. 549 Wellington Sq., Exton. WellingtonSquareBooks.com.
3rd Annual Phoenixville Film Festival
The festival is a celebration of independent film that includes screenings, filmmakers panels, workshops, after-parties and awards ceremony. The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. Times and tickets, PhoenixvilleFilmFestival.com.
The Saturday Club’s Women’s & Children’s Consignment Sale
Shop gently used women’s and children’s fall/winter clothing, shoes, accessories, purses, belts and jewelry. Benefits local charities. The Saturday Club, 117 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne. Thurs Preview, 5 to 8, $10. Fri, 9 to 7; Sat, 9 to 2; Sun, 9 to noon. SaturdayClub.org.
Wellington Square Bookshop
Classics Book Club: Sept. 3, “Catch-22” by Joseph Heller, 2 pm. NonFiction Book Group: Sept. 11, “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon” by Michael Lewis, 7 pm. Fiction Book Group: Sept. 17 & 18, “Jackie” by Dawn Tripp, Wed, 2 pm; Thurs, 2 & 7 pm. 549 Wellington Sq., Exton. WellingtonSquareBooks.com.
Westtown Amish Market
1165 Wilmington Pk., West Chester. Thurs, 9 to 6, Fri, 9 to 8, Sat. 8 to 4. 610-492-5700; WestChesterAmishMarket.com.
Whitford Classic
Benefits the Whitford Charitable Fund, a nonprofit organization giving back to qualified nonprofits in Chester County. Whitford Country Club, 600 Whitford Hills Rd., Exton. Visit ChescoCF.org/Fund/Whitford-Charitable-Fund.
“A Chorus Line” at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Don’t miss this classic that continues to resonate with audiences. 226 N. High St., West Chester. Times and tickets, UptownWestChester.org.
Open-Air Market in West Chester
Four blocks of Gay Street (from Matlack to Darlington Street) are closed to vehicles so everyone can enjoy al fresco dining and shopping. Gay Street will be shut down for the Open-Air Market every weekend (Fri morning through Mon morning). DowntownWestChester.com.
Phoenixville Inside Out
Dine outside or enjoy a drink with friends, explore the boutiques and retail stores or take in a show. Road closed on 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St. from 4 pm Fri through 7 am Mon. Fri, 4 to 10; Sat–Sun, 7 am to 10 pm. PhoenixvilleFirst.org.
Kalmar Nyckel, Tall Ship of Delaware
Find adventure and outdoor fun, maritime history and cultural events with annual community festivals. Sept. 20, King Neptune Gala; Oct. 18, Halloween Ghost Ship. Copeland Maritime Center at the Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard, 1124 E. 7th St. KalmarNyckel.org.
Kennett Arts Festival
Featuring over 100 artists, live music, kids activities and a selection of local food vendors, including beer and wine. 600 S. Broad St., Kennett Square. Sat, 10 to 6; Sun, noon to 4. $5. KennettArts.com.
Greater Philadelphia Dahlia Society Show at Longwood Gardens
Brilliant dahlia blooms fill the ballroom in a display of many types, sizes and colors. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Fri, 10 to 9; Sat, 10 to 6. Free with garden admission, $20–$35. LongwoodGardens.org.
Delaware Art Museum
Through Feb. 15, “In Focus: Photographing Plants,” featuring plant pictures from the 20th and 21st centuries. Through Mar 1, “Imprinted: Illustrating Race,” examines imagery over the course of more than three centuries, which has reflected and shaped perceptions of race across time. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Wed–Sun, 10 to 4. $14–$25. DelArt.org
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
A cast of hundreds fill the shire. Visit the website for themed weekends such as Fairies and Fantasy and Pyrate Invasion Weekends. Mt. Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim. Sat–Sun, 11 to 8. $22–$38. PARenFaire.com.
Sunday, September 14, 2025
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September 14, 2025 RecurringWest Chester Railroad Summer Picnic Special
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September 14, 2025 -Rescued on the Runway
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September 14, 2025 RecurringTaste Kennett Food Tours
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September 14, 2025 RecurringBrandywine Polo
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September 14, 2025 RecurringChester County History Center—Plagues and Pestilence: A Walking Tour
West Chester Railroad Summer Picnic Special
Enjoy a train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a summer afternoon. Pack a lunch to have during our stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove. 230 E. Market St., West Chester. Noon. $25. WCRailroad.com.
Rescued on the Runway
Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals and Providence Animal Center invite you to an afternoon of adorable fun. Raffle baskets, lunch, music and, most importantly, adoptable pets strutting down the runway looking for the perfect home. Providence Animal Center, 555 Sandy Bank Rd., Media. Noon to 3:30 p.m. ProvidenceAC.org.
Taste Kennett Food Tours
Savor, stroll, smile! Embark on a culinary adventure through historic downtown Kennett Square. The guided food tour includes an afternoon of visiting five of Kennett Square’s unique restaurants, one wine tasting, as well as a market and local ice cream shop. Tours begin at the Market at Liberty Place, 148 W. State St., Kennett Square. […]
Brandywine Polo
Spectators picnic and tailgate at the grounds. 232 Polo Rd., Toughkenamon. Friday Twilight Polo—gates open at 5; match at 5:30. Sun, gates open at 1:30; match at 3, $15–$20. Canceled for rain or extreme heat. 610-268-8692; BrandywinePolo.com.
Chester County History Center—Plagues and Pestilence: A Walking Tour
This tour will explore how diseases impacted families, changed burial practices and how the borough worked to overcome cholera, typhoid, diphtheria, rabies and smallpox. 225 N. High St., West Chester. 6 pm. $16. MyCCHC.org.
Monday, September 15, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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September 16, 2025 RecurringMain Point Books
Main Point Books
Sept. 16, “Beyond This Place of Wrath and Tears” by Jack Ford, 7 pm at Radnor Memorial Library, 114 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne. Sept. 30, “You’ve Found Oliver” by Dustin Thao with guest Chloe Gong, 6:30. 116 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne. MainPointBooks.com.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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September 17, 2025 - RecurringLancaster County Farmers Market
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September 17, 2025 RecurringSIW Field to Fork Dinner
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September 17, 2025 RecurringChester County History Center—Plagues and Pestilence: A Walking Tour
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September 17, 2025 RecurringReads & Company
Lancaster County Farmers Market
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
SIW Field to Fork Dinner
An unforgettable dining experience celebrating locally grown food and community. Featured: Sept. 17, Mike DiBianco of Ciro Food & Drink; Sept. 24, Gerald Allen and Friends. Hill Girt Farm, 4311 S. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. 6 pm. $127. SIWVegetables.com/Field-To-Fork.
Chester County History Center—Plagues and Pestilence: A Walking Tour
This tour will explore how diseases impacted families, changed burial practices and how the borough worked to overcome cholera, typhoid, diphtheria, rabies and smallpox. 225 N. High St., West Chester. 6 pm. $16. MyCCHC.org.
Reads & Company
The Big Reads Book Group: Sept. 3, “Vera, or Faith” by Gary Shteyngart. International Voices Book Group: Sept. 10, “The Lion Women of Tehran” by Marjan Kamali. Kiss and Tell Romance Book Group: Sept. 17, “Before I Let Go” by Kennedy Ryan. Then and Now Book Group: Sept. 23, “Drive Your Plow Over the Bones […]
Thursday, September 18, 2025
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September 18, 2025 - RecurringEagleview Farmers Market
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September 18, 2025 - RecurringSculpture Garden Happy Hour at Delaware Art Museum
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September 18, 2025 - RecurringThird Thursdays on State Street in Kennett Square
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.com
Sculpture Garden Happy Hour at Delaware Art Museum
Summer series features live music, local brews, lawn games, wine, cocktails and food vendors. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy. N. Terrace, Copeland Sculpture Garden, Wilmington. 5 to 7:30 pm. Free. DelArt.org.
Third Thursdays on State Street in Kennett Square
Enjoy outdoor dining, extended shopping hours, live music, children’s activities, pop-up vendors and more. State Street is closed from Broad to Center Sts. from 5 to 10 pm every third Thursday. KennettCollaborative.org.
Friday, September 19, 2025
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September 19, 2025 - RecurringLancaster County Farmers Market
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September 19, 2025 RecurringBrandywine Polo
Lancaster County Farmers Market
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
Brandywine Polo
Spectators picnic and tailgate at the grounds. 232 Polo Rd., Toughkenamon. Friday Twilight Polo—gates open at 5; match at 5:30. Sun, gates open at 1:30; match at 3, $15–$20. Canceled for rain or extreme heat. 610-268-8692; BrandywinePolo.com.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
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September 20, 2025 - RecurringLancaster County Farmers Market
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September 20, 2025 -Bike the Brandywine
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September 20, 2025 - RecurringMalvern Farmers Market
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September 20, 2025 - RecurringDowningtown Farmers Market
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September 20, 2025 -Penn State Extension Master Gardener Annual Fall Fest
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September 20, 2025 -Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill
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September 20, 2025 -Paoli Battlefield Heritage Day
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September 20, 2025 -Media Borough Porch Fest
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September 20, 2025Trinity’s Spotlight Concert
Lancaster County Farmers Market
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
Bike the Brandywine
Explore the scenery, glimpse the history and discover the lure of the Brandywine. Choose from three scenic routes that take in the beautiful Brandywine Creek Greenway and surrounding countryside with distances of 25, 45 and 62 miles. Benefits the Brandywine Conservancy. Chadds Ford Historical Society, 1736 N. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 […]
Malvern Farmers Market
Warren Ave. & Roberts Rd., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com.
Downingtown Farmers Market
Log Cabin Field, Kerr Park, Pennsylvania Ave., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com
Penn State Extension Master Gardener Annual Fall Fest
Featuring workshops, plant sales, kids activities, a walking tour of Smedley Park and a “Frugal Gardener” marketplace. Smedley Park Environmental Center, 20 Paper Mill Rd., Springfield. 9 to 3. $5. Extension.PSU.edu/Master-Gardener-Fall-Fest.
Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill
Featuring a variety of historic skills and trades demonstrations, archaeological excavations and activities, hayrides and hands-on activities for kids of all ages. Visit the vendors of handcrafted goods in the Colonial Market and enjoy locally made beer, wine and food vendors at the Tavern. 219 S. Cheyney Rd., Glen Mills. 10 to 4. Free. NewlinGristMill.org.
Paoli Battlefield Heritage Day
Enjoy the American Military Timeline and see how the soldiers dressed and what they carried into battle. Stop by the food trucks and beer tent and enjoy face painting for the kids and many other crafters and vendors. 1st & Wayne Aves., Malvern. 11 to 4. $10. PBPFInc.org.
Media Borough Porch Fest
A day filled with live music and good vibes, featuring performances from local bands and artists on porches, in yards and driveways throughout the borough. Noon to 4. Free. VisitMediaPA.com.
Trinity’s Spotlight Concert
Flagship Romance performs alternative folk music at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 640 Berwyn Ave., Berwyn. 7 pm. Free. Donations welcome. TrinityBerwyn.com.